History Flashcards
(55 cards)
martial law
Military Rule replaces Civilian government
What is the capital of Taiwan?
Taipei
True or False: Taiwan was originally inhabited by indigenous peoples.
True
Fill in the blank: The first European contact with Taiwan was made by the ______ in the 16th century.
Portuguese
What year did the Dutch establish a colony in Taiwan?
1624
Who ruled Taiwan after the Qing Dynasty?
Japan
Multiple Choice: Which treaty ceded Taiwan to Japan?
Treaty of Shimonoseki
What was the primary purpose of Japanese rule in Taiwan?
Economic development and resource extraction
True or False: Taiwan was returned to Chinese control after World War II.
True
What major event in 1949 significantly affected Taiwan’s political status?
The Chinese Civil War ended with the establishment of the People’s Republic of China.
Fill in the blank: The government of the Republic of China retreated to Taiwan following the ______.
Chinese Civil War
What is the significance of the Taiwan Relations Act?
It governs U.S.-Taiwan relations and provides for arms sales.
Multiple Choice: Which political party was in power in Taiwan from 1949 until the late 1980s?
Kuomintang (KMT)
What year did Taiwan hold its first direct presidential election?
1996
True or False: Taiwan is recognized as a sovereign state by the United Nations.
False
What is the name of the economic policy that promotes Taiwan’s high-tech industry?
Taiwan’s Economic Miracle
Fill in the blank: The ______ incident in 1947 marked a significant uprising against the KMT government.
February 28
What was the result of the 1996 Taiwan Strait Crisis?
Increased tensions between Taiwan and China.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a major export of Taiwan?
Semiconductors
What is the main language spoken in Taiwan?
Mandarin Chinese
True or False: Taiwan has its own constitution.
True
What is the primary political status debate surrounding Taiwan?
Whether to pursue independence or maintain the status quo with China.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the official currency of Taiwan.
New Taiwan Dollar
What is the significance of the Sunflower Movement in Taiwan?
A student-led protest against a trade agreement with China in 2014.